Application Checklist and Deadlines for the Online Executive MPA
Application Deadlines
Our admissions committee accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage students to submit their applications as early as possible.
In addition to having more time to plan courses, secure financial aid and begin networking, students who submit their applications before the early priority deadline will have their $75 application fee waived.
Students who submit their application by the priority deadline will have their application fee reduced to $45.
| Program Start Date | Early Priority Deadline | Priority Deadline | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Program Start Date Summer 2025 (July) | Early Priority Deadline March 20, 2025 | Priority Deadline April 10, 2025 | Application Deadline May 15, 2025 |
Program Start Date Fall 2025 (October) | Early Priority Deadline June 19, 2025 | Priority Deadline July 10, 2025 | Application Deadline August 14, 2025 |
Program Start Date Spring 2025 (January) | Early Priority Deadline September 22, 2025 | Priority Deadline October 20, 2025 | Application Deadline November 17, 2025 |
Program Start Date Summer 2026 (May) | Early Priority Deadline January 19, 2026 | Priority Deadline February 16, 2026 | Application Deadline March 16, 2026 |
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the online executive M.P.A. program, applicants must:
- hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution;
- have at least five years of managerial work experience with progressively greater levels of organizational responsibility, particularly in areas such as budgeting, hiring and supervising employees, and strategic planning;
- demonstrate fluency in English if living in a non-English-speaking country; and
- show proof of proficiency in algebraic and geometric principles to enroll in some courses.
There is no minimum undergraduate GPA requirement and, like many executive education programs, no GRE or GMAT scores are required to apply to the program.
Application Materials
- Application fee:
- $75, application submitted by the deadline
- $45, application submitted by the priority deadline
- $0, application submitted by the early priority deadline
- Personal essay outlining your background, goals and reason for pursuing an executive M.P.A.
- Résumé (preferred) or CV
- The GRE is not required for application to any master’s degree program offered by the Public Administration and International Affairs Department; however, students with valid GRE scores are encouraged to submit them as part of their application if they feel they accurately reflect their abilities. The ETS school code for Syracuse University is 2823.
- English Proficiency Exam (international students only): TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores
- Transcripts: unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application; however, if admitted, official transcripts will be required in order to enroll.
- Transcript service. If the institution uses a transcript service such as Parchment, WES or other services, they can select Syracuse University Graduate Admissions to send the official documents electronically.
- Secure email. If the institution uses a secure email system requiring a password, the official documents can be sent to grad@syr.edu.
- By mail. The documents may be sent to the following address:
Enrollment Processing, Graduate Admissions
Syracuse University
804 University Ave., Suite 201
Syracuse, NY 13244
USA
- Letters of recommendation: two (2) letters of recommendation from a current or previous faculty member or professional supervisor. We strongly recommend that at least one letter comes from a professional connection who can speak to the applicant’s management experience, ability to succeed in a rigorous academic environment and potential for leadership.